We are a family-owned boutique hotel and private gathering space for "Friends of 16" located in a nondescript building, tucked away in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.

We operate as a design-focused space, where humility meets high quality. With an eye towards simplicity and using only materials found around us, we have created a safe haven for travellers and creatives away from the hustle and bustle of Lagos.

Throughout our 7 year history, we have invited many friends to ac- tivate the space as a centre for information exchange and learning by running programs that fit within and intersect with, the practices of other friends. This has allowed us to present a new prototype that provides shelter while also orienting our community to the greater perspectives that our city offers.

We have directed our space and resources towards the growth of creative ideas, businesses and ultimately ecosystems. We facilitate residencies, curate exhibitions, produce events and festivals and design policies (across the public and private sectors).

We are one part of a larger creative expression where hospitality, fashion, design and creativity meet the city of Lagos. Together, this network is a model of the future of the city and includes hFACTOR (a creative collective and social enterprise), THIS IS US (a sustain- able Made In Nigeria lifestyle and fashion design brand focusing on organic dyeing), I.AM.ISIGO (a wearable art brand focusing on heritage craft) and Thai Thai (a family-style restaurant located in the same building as 16/16).

We invite you to step into our world as we leap into yours.

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